Private Member

American  

noun

1. (sometimes lowercase) a member of a legislative body, especially of the House of Commons, who has no special duties and is not a member of the ministry.

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private member British  

noun

1. a member of a legislative assembly, such as the House of Commons, not having an appointment in the government

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Etymology

Origin of Private Member

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

I pity you, my dear Mr. Private Member, From the bottom of a bottomless heart.

From Outlook Odes by Crosland, T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson)

I pity you, my dear Mr. Private Member, I do really.

From Outlook Odes by Crosland, T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson)